Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Fool's
General references
Bible References
Fool's
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Proverbs 16:27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than both.
His
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
Proverbs 22:24
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, if he hath done thee no harm.